By Sarah Saad
Egypt’s military production sector is reporting strong gains. Officials say reforms are starting to pay off, but the real test will be sustaining growth.
Minister of State for Military Production, Dr Salah Soliman Gombalat, presented the final accounts of the National Authority for Military Production for the 2024/25 financial year to parliament’s Plan and Budget Committee.
He said revenues at the authority’s headquarters rose by 68 per cent compared with 2023/24. The figure points to a sharp uptick after years of gradual change.
Gombalat linked the rise to earlier reforms. He said the sector now runs 260 production lines and uses around 12,000 machines across its companies. This, he argued, reflects steady investment rather than a sudden shift.
The minister stressed a broader strategy. Short-, medium- and long-term plans are in place to improve performance and raise productivity. The goal is to make the sector more efficient and more competitive.
Gombalat said the ministry is keen to expand sales abroad to generate foreign currency and add value to the economy.
He also highlighted the need for better coordination.
People remain central to the plan. Gombalat said investment in workers is essential, calling them “the foundation of the production process”. Training and skills development are expected to support future growth.
Lawmakers welcomed the figures but signalled the need for follow-through. Dr Mohamed Soliman, who chairs the committee, praised the sector’s progress and its role in supporting both defence and civilian projects.
